CeMESS

Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

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CeMESS/Maximilian Prag

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The Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science | CeMESS at the University of Vienna brings together rapidly advancing research fields of high societal relevance. Our Centre unites four Research Divisions spanning microbiology, bioinformatics, ecology, and environmental geoscience.

This multidisciplinary strength enables us to investigate, in a comprehensive way, the biotic and abiotic processes that shape our bodies, ecosystems, and the entire planet. Our research delivers key insights to help address some of today’s most pressing global challenges, from human to planetary health.

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    Microbiomes Drive Planetary Health

    The FWF-funded Cluster of Excellence (CoE) brings together the expertise of CeMESS researchers from all four CeMESS divisions in a joint, ambitious research project.

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    Recent Publications

    Luo Y, Cardoso MFS, Halfwerk R, Sechi V, Wanek W, Buisman CJN. Distinct and synergistic roles of bacteria, fungi, and extracellular polymeric substances in soil aggregation. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 2026 Nov;222:1-4. 110274. doi: 10.1016/j.soilbio.2026.110274

    Li J, Boxall ABA, Swan C, Hoeks S, Lai RWS, Wilkinson JL et al. Pan-continental assessment of socioeconomic and environmental predictors of PFAS occurrence in European rivers from a harmonised monitoring study. Water Research. 2026 Oct 15;305:1-15. 126481. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2026.126481

    Lintner M, Polovodova Asteman I, Bernhard JM, Legin A, Schintlmeister A, Cyran N et al. Water soluble fuel compounds impair metabolism in benthic foraminifera: Ecotoxicological observations at cellular level. Science of the Total Environment. 2026 Aug 25;1045:1-10. 181976. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.181976

    Yao R, Zhang Y, Wanek W, Luo Z, Fu H, Chang SX et al. Synergistic Interactions Between Warming and Elevated Atmospheric CO2 Increase Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration. Global Change Biology. 2026 Aug 19;32(8):1-14. e71072. doi: 10.1111/gcb.71072

    Sun L, Chen J, Qiao Y, Moorhead DL, Wanek W, Ochoa-Hueso R et al. Revisiting ecoenzymatic stoichiometry models for improved understanding of microbial resource limitations. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 2026 Nov;222:1-10. 110280. Epub 2026 Aug 1. doi: 10.1016/j.soilbio.2026.110280